Who we are:​

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. 

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.​

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

We are seeking a well-organised, analytical and strategically-minded individual to lead our Operations team in the UK.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

We will be recording a webinar hosted by Vicky Bond, Managing Director and Katie Facia, Operations Coordinator. You can submit any questions you would like to answer regarding the role and The Humane League by following Apply now button. Please submit any questions by October 24th. The webinar and it will be available here after October 26th.

Who you are:

Reporting to the Managing Director and sitting within the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be passionate about The Humane League’s mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food.

The primary focus of the position is to support the operational side of the organisation designing policies, developing internal communication processes, overseeing staff well-being and implementing technological solutions. Working closely with other Leadership team members you’ll provide strategic thinking and contribute actively to the development of the organisation. 

Managing the Financial Officer and Operations Coordinator and collaborating with other Leadership team members to facilitate support for the team and design internal processes for efficiency and success. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to contribute towards creating long-lasting change for animals raised for food.

With the ability to multitask, you’ll need to be well organised, efficient and a good problem-solver. You’ll have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.

Management

Manages Finance Officer and Operations Coordinator

• Ensures staff receive the training, resources and support to do their jobs effectively

• Manages and leads the Operations Department to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members 

• Develops, in collaboration with the team, Operational department goals and is responsible for timely reporting

• Oversees the development and monitoring of the budget for the Operations team

• Sets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback & guidance

• Empowers staff  in the development of their strategies and techniques

• Manages Time Off requests and approval of expenses for the Operations Department members

• Leads hiring/promoting/termination of staff 

• Sets/Manages departmental call agendas or delegates as appropriate

Strategy

Leads, manages and develops all strategy for operations within the UK

• Develops an internal operational strategy 

• Researches and keeps up to date on developments in GDPR, Human resources and operational strategy 

• Collaborates with other organisations to learn new approaches and share/coordinate strategies

• Coordinates monitoring and evaluation of internal communication processes and updates as needed

• Works closely with other departments to ensure effective collaboration

• Working together with the Leadership team in the UK, develops and guides the work of THL UK, identifying key priorities and strategies to further the organisation.

Communication

• Oversees and develops effective internal communication processes in close collaboration with other members of the Leadership team.

• Works with all departments to ensure effective strategic alignment, working cohesively with team members intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Presents to the board of trustees, as required, on key operational updates and financial reports.

In Addition

• Ensuring compliance with all charity and legal regulations.

• Attend conferences, events and protests as required. 

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.

• Attending in-person workshops several times a year.

Key Competencies

Thought Leadership: An informed opinion leader on operations and the go-to person for the organisation. With great experience in internal communications, you know how to develop the most efficient processes.

Strategic thinking: Overseeing both the financial aspects of the organisation as well as the hiring and other human resource needs you will be a strategic thinker who can look ahead, predict and plan the needs of the organisation.

Leadership: Leads with integrity and mutual respect and inspires trust and confidence with a wide range of people representing various backgrounds and levels of experience.

Management: Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader

Decision making: an active listener with the ability to critically think and evaluate. Making key decisions when needed and in collaboration with others.

Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates needs.

Analytical: You have a careful and systematic approach with a keen eye for detail. Able to review large amounts of data and succinctly present it.

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Good to know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a work place pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. 

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

For our salaries to be fair, transparent, and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Head of Operations salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English

2. Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK) 

3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food 

Closing date: 7th November 2021 

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.

• Skills Test (completed remotely)

• Screening interview (via audio call) 

• Second Interview (via video call)

• Final Interview (via video call)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

Mostly working from home

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of International Programme Engagement.

The International Programmes Engagement team is UNICEF UK’s hub of technical expertise on UNICEF’s global programmes and priorities. It is the central source for UNICEF UK of programmatic intelligence, knowledge, interpretation and strategic guidance, ensuring outcomes for children are at the centre of all we do within the UK. You will work in partnership with colleagues globally and in the UK, to ensure that UNICEF UK persuasively and accurately mobilises strategic resources to protect, promote and uphold children’s rights.

To succeed, you will have experience of influencing and negotiating with multiple stakeholders within global organisations, ideally in a resource mobilisation, advocacy and communications context. You are also likely to have directly worked within an international development agency, country programme or similar.  

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 31 October 2021.

Interview date: Wednesday, 10 November and Thursday, 11 November 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care Line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas.

The scientific programme is one of the core strands of the Royal Society’s work and this role will primarily focus on the planning and delivery of its international programme of scientific meetings. Working with the Head of Scientific Programmes and the Scientific Programmes Manager, the post holder will lead the delivery of activities supporting the Society’s international strategy. This includes but is not limited to bilateral international scientific meetings, international lectures and other networking events or programmes.

Proven experience of delivering complex high-profile events is essential, as is an ability to quickly build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external international partners at all levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills and be used to managing competing priorities and expectations. Experience in working with scientists or government officials would be advantageous.

Reports to: Scientific Programmes Manager with a dotted line to Director of International Affairs

Line manages: Scientific Programme Officer, International

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, plus hybrid working (domestic and international travel likely to be required 3-6 times per year)

Hours: 35 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working)

Duration: Permanent 

The post holder will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

**Under the UK Governments Points Based System, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by The Royal Society for a Skilled Worker Route application.

In return we offer flexible working arrangements, extensive scope for career development and a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• 30 days’ holiday (plus three nominated days)
• Generous pension provision (defined contribution scheme)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Subsidised medical and dental insurance
• Onsite restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme

To view the full job description and apply, please visit our jobs site.

The Reading Agency is looking for a Head of Finance and Operations. In this exciting new role, you will support the organisation as we continue to innovate and adopt systems and business models to ensure we are effective and sustainable for the future.

About Us
As a national charity we tackle life's big challenges through the proven power of reading. We work closely with partners to develop and deliver programmes for people of all ages and backgrounds; our vision is for a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. 

In 2020-21, we helped over 1.9 million people benefit from reading through our programmes, our tireless campaigning, our excellent networks, and our power to influence, challenge and make change happen.

About You
You will be a qualified accountant with good technical skills. You will have experience of charity accounting, process and systems transformation as well as a 'can-do' attitude, seeking to add value beyond the remit of finance. You will be flexible, organised and a proactive team player, able to build positive relationships internally and externally.

Please select Apply on Website to be redirected to our website where you will find full details of this opportunity along with details of how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 10 November
Interviews will be held on Friday 19 November 2021

You must have the right to work in the UK when you apply.

Resurgo is in a time of significant growth, with new Spear centres opening each year, a further employability programme (Re-Work) created in response to the pandemic in 2020, and ambitious aims to strengthen our coaching and impact consultancy through Resurgo Consulting in 2022. The Head of People, Culture and Operations will be central to ensuring we maintain our strong team culture and stable operations while developing an organizational structure that is best positioned for this growth.

As a strong creative leader with an ability to manage projects with multiple complex priorities and think out of the box, you will be a confident decision maker and communicator, passionate about growing people, and with the exceptional emotional intelligence needed to sensitively manage people-related issues.

We would also consider a job share, where one individual has responsibility for the operational aspects and strategic goals, and the second holds the cultural, inclusion and people-related aspects of the role, so please contact the People and Culture team if this is of interest, prior to submitting an application.

Please see attached role description for full details of responsibilities and person specification.

In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

As Head of Programmes you will be leading the team that works with young people and partners to plan and deliver engagement opportunities that enable young people to find their collective voice and use it for social and political change.

As the national youth council of the UK, we bring young people together through our membership network and a range of partner programmes to advocate with and for young people. We are a small but ambitious charity working across the UK to empower young people and to use our national mandate to influence UK Parliament and the Government.

You will be an experienced leader with experience of working with young people, ideally within a youth participation setting. You will bring your passion for youth work and youth engagement to help the British Youth Council to increase our reach and impact, ensuring that all our activity is delivered in a way that is equitable and inclusive, and that puts young people front and centre.

As part of the leadeship team you will be shaping the charity and working closely with our Board who are all young people.  As Head of Programmes you will also be the lead for safeguarding within the charity.

The British Youth Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

Who we are

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries.  More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Programmes Finance Officer, available to start ASAP.  This permanent position is based in our small, friendly London office and is well suited to an individual that is looking to work in a very hands-on role in a welcoming and supportive workplace.

The closing deadline for applications is 31st October 2021. 
CV and cover letter only at this stage.  Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to complete an application form.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 08 November 2021.

The Benefits

We offer a salary of £35,000

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days annual leave, plus paid leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year.
• Study support - time off for exams, exam fees, study materials and professional body membership
• 6% Pension Contribution
• Training budget available for all staff
• Flexible working opportunities

The role involves occasional overseas travel to Peace Direct partner countries (up to 4 times per year), sometimes to remote locations, as required (post-Covid). You will have the chance to build on the strong relations we have developed with our current and potential partners and funders, identifying new opportunities and driving us forward, navigating a rapidly changing environment.

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits and a variety of activities and social events to promote health and wellbeing and enable our teams to enjoy a positive, cohesive work environment.

About You:

To join us, you will need

• Part or full accountancy qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in charity finance
• A good understanding of UK charity SORP and fund accounting
• Experience in working with a range of donors (FCDO (DfID), SIDA, PPL, GHR, USAID and the EU) and understanding of their financial compliance

• Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment
• An understanding of the financial risk environment within the international development sector
• Experience in creating multicurrency budgets and in reporting in donor currency (USD or EUR)

In addition to fluent English, written and spoken French would be beneficial to your application.

Still interested?  Take a look at the job description to see full details about the role and whether they match your skills and experience.
This post is only open to those with the right to work in the UK.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

This is one of four team leader roles within the Programmes Directorate, with responsibility for two main programmes: our longstanding global Award and Development Programme and our new Changemakers Programme (launched in 2021), which we are delivering in partnership with the UK Youth and the Centre for Mental Health.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of quality, impactful programmes that harness the power of youth social action, providing thought leadership for the organisation in this area. In line with the commitments and ambition set out in our new strategy the post-holder will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating new programme partnerships and funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of our work with and for young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 1. Programme effectiveness and impact

• Work with the Impact and Evaluation team to embed a culture of evidence-based programming within the team, helping develop appropriate systems and processes to support monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Maximise opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully and inclusively in the planning, delivery and review of our Award and Development and Changemaker Programmes.
• Provide thought leadership on youth social action – both within the team and across the programmes directorate more widely – ensuring our thinking and practice is informed by latest insights and sector learning on how to effectively engage and support young people as social leaders and activists.
• Oversee the operational planning, delivery and review of our programmes, ensuring learning and good practice is captured and shared across the directorate.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Policy Coordinator to identify opportunities for policy engagement and influence, actively seeking ways to platform youth voices and share insights and learning from programmes.
• Work with the Communications and Impact and Evaluation teams to develop robust and compelling resources to communicate programme impact to our core audiences.

2. Programme partnerships and funding

• Ensure the effective management of existing programme partnerships, including through regular communications and quality reporting, to support funding, delivery and policy objectives.
• Work with the Directors of Programmes and Fundraising to identify and cultivate new partnerships to support programme funding, delivery and policy engagement
• Develop pitches, products and funding proposals accordingly, in collaboration with programme managers and the fundraising team.

3. Team leadership and management

• Build a cohesive and engaged team that embraces The Diana Award’s core values and has a culture committed to reflective learning, accountability and impact.
• Ensure the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress.
• Manage the team budget, monitoring expenditure across the different funding streams and working with the programme managers and finance team to prepare reports for funders.
• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully understood and applied within the team, supporting ongoing learning and escalating any issues arising to the safeguarding forum.

4. Senior management

• Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Programmes Directorate.
• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&E, fundraising etc.
• Represent the organisation externally as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

This is one of four team leader roles within the Programmes Directorate, with responsibility for The Diana Award’s Mentoring Programme. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of quality, impactful mentoring programmes and providing thought leadership in this area. In line with the commitments and ambition set out in our new strategy the post-holder will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating new programme partnerships and funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of our work with and for young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Programme effectiveness and impact

• Work with the Impact and Evaluation team to embed a culture of evidence-based programming within the team, helping develop appropriate systems and processes to support monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Maximise opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully and inclusively in the planning, delivery and review of The Diana Award’s Mentoring Programme.
• Provide thought leadership on mentoring – both within the team and across the programmes directorate more widely – ensuring our thinking and practice is informed by latest insights and sector learning on how to effectively use mentoring interventions to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Oversee the operational planning, delivery and review of our programmes, ensuring learning and good practice is captured and shared across the directorate.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Policy Coordinator to identify opportunities for policy engagement and influence, actively seeking ways to platform youth voices and share insights and learning from programmes.
• Work with the Communications and Impact and Evaluation teams to develop robust and compelling resources to communicate programme impact to our core audiences.

2. Programme partnerships and funding

• Ensure the effective management of existing programme partnerships, including through regular communications and quality reporting, to support funding, delivery and policy objectives.
• Work with the Directors of Programmes and Fundraising to identify and cultivate new partnerships to support programme funding, delivery and policy engagement
• Develop pitches, products and funding proposals accordingly, in collaboration with programme Coordinators and the fundraising team.

3. Team leadership and management

• Build a cohesive and engaged team that embraces The Diana Award’s core values and has a culture committed to reflective learning, accountability and impact.
• Ensure the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress.
• Manage the team budget, monitoring expenditure across the different funding streams and working with the programme managers and finance team to prepare reports for funders.
• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully understood and applied within the team, supporting ongoing learning and escalating any issues arising to the safeguarding forum.

4. Senior management

• Contribute to overall leadership and management of the Programmes Directorate.
• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&I, fundraising etc.
• Represent the organisation externally as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

The Girls' Network are looking for a new Head of Programmes, to join the small Senior Team running this award-winning national charity. We are looking for someone experienced in leading programme delivery, to start as soon as possible, and help lead our bold vision for a world where no girls' future is limited. The role is home based, but ideally in one of our existing programme locations (London, Sussex, Portsmouth, West Midlands, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester) as there is a requirement to travel to meet the programme team. 

Head of Programmes

We are looking for an experienced Head of Programmes to drive the design and management of a portfolio of major programmes.

The charity has been working with schools for many years, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people by removing barriers to learning by promoting nurture in education.

Position: Head of Programmes

Location: Flexible as homeworking supported - office working available in London

Salary: £40 - £45k dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (becoming permanent if funding allows)

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 5% Employer pension contribution

Closing Date: 26th October 2021

About the Role

With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances, the charity has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. There is a great deal of untapped potential for a proactive leader to deliver large-scale programmes and develop new programmes, and the case for support has never been stronger.

Your main duties will include:

• Bid writing, presentation and business development
• Contract management and financial/risk management
• Programme design and delivery
• Stakeholder/account management
• Data, research, analysis and reporting
• Leadership, people management and teamwork

This new, senior role brings together contract management, programme delivery and income generation, and is a super opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team.

About You

As Head of Programmes you must be able to lead in a rapidly changing internal and external environment, you will have direct experience of working across a broad range of the specialist areas of responsibility:

You will also have experience in all or most of the following areas:

• Proven ability to write submissions and secure funding from national and regional tenders (£300k+)
• Overseeing the transition from bidding to mobilising contracts, securing knowledge and buy-in during the bid process
• A track record of managing all elements of contracts, including designing funding criteria
• A track record of developing robust tools and processes to build budgets, manage risks and plan implementation
• Developing relationships, particularly in dispersed and multi-functional teams, and with external stakeholders
• Managing procurement, tendering, and managing contracts in line with external requirements
• Leading on negotiating with partners and in developing detailed proposals, costings and budgets
• Budget management including monthly reconciliations, in line with internal and external reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams to deliver while driving through continuous improvement
• Experience of successfully working with trustees/senior partners and at Board level
• Experience of the education sector

Ideally you will also have an appreciation and understanding of the impact of mental health, emotional and wellbeing upon children and young people.

Applicants are asked to provide a current CV and 2-page covering letter outlining evidence against the essential criteria in the job description, clearly identifying the skills and experiences applicable to the role.

In Return…

Work for an organisation with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted and the culture of the organisation is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working.

About the Organisation

With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances. The charity has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. Whether it is delivering certified training, supporting whole-school or authority-wide nurturing schools approach or promoting evidence-based research, the charity is providing quality support and resources to make nurturing provision a reality for pupils across the UK and beyond.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Programme Manager, Director of Programmes, Change Management, Head of Programme Delivery, Programmes Director, Strategic Programme Manager, etc.

Join the Lewisham Local team to become our new Local Giving Programme Manager! It is an exciting time to work in Lewisham. We are at the forefront of place-based giving and become the London Borough of Culture for 2022. You will lead an exciting and unique local giving programme, engaging new communities of givers, lead impactful campaigns to raise awareness of the good causes and needs in Lewisham and begin to develop a legacy of local giving.

We are looking for an experienced person to strategically lead our giving programme and team. You will have an excellent understanding of financial donors and the voluntary sector and have your finger on the pulse of current developments and opportunities. You will possess ideas, ambition and leadership qualities to make the most of future opportunities for local giving in Lewisham and build collaborative approaches. Strong in communications and marketing skills, you will be able to articulate a compelling vision that inspires people to give, and engages local charity partners.

If you would like more information on the role and/or even visit us to see how we function, please get in touch with Sam Hawksley, Director.

We are committed to our staff team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly welcome applications from minority communities.

Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the application form that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed. Two references from the previous and current employer will be taken up for the successful candidate, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.

We are committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is seeking a Head of Programmes & Transformation to join our Association on a two-year fixed term contract. (which may extend to perm)

This role will be based at our national office in Northampton with the option for agile working, (home/office).

About the role

This vital new role will play a key part in helping the MND Association in delivering promises to people with MND, that are at the heart of our new strategy. As an experienced Project Manager, you will work with the Directors and Senior Managers to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of a number of cross-Association projects and programmes.

Cross-team working and building capacity and capability right across the Association, are critical to the delivery of the strategy and you will lead the co-ordination of this work.

What are we looking for?

It is pivotal to this role that you have the experience and skill of a strategic thinker with the ability to support and influence managers, as they look to balance new and existing workstreams. You will be working closely with the Finance and HR teams, ensuring the resourcing of the strategy, on an ongoing basis.

Your functional background is less important than your ability to deliver large complex projects whilst working at a strategic level, to drive the delivery of our new strategic goals.

This role will be based at our national office in Northampton with the option for agile working, (home/office).

Please view the job description to view the full requirements of the role.

How to apply?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now and submit a supporting statement and CV.

About Us

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

We operate an agile working environment within a flexible office space using the latest technology and digital infrastructure. This, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, gives staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments, and competency-based interview/s.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role. We work hard to fill our roles directly and if assistance is required, we operate a PSL, which currently closed for review. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies/ headhunters.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dynamic professional to join a small, creative and influential NGO, as we deliver our activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ persons and other disadvantaged groups  across the Commonwealth using an intersectional lens. To support this work, we now seek a proactive Finance and Programmes Administrator as we expand our international activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ people.

The Finance and Programmes Administrator will support the Finance and Compliance Manager, the Programmes Team and the TCEN Secretariat Manager with efficient and effective administration and logistics relating to the organisation’s financial operations and programmes, and to the TCEN Secretariat.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial administration

• Raise, receive, process, code and upload invoices to/from suppliers and subgrantees using Kaleidoscope Trust’s finance management software (Xero)
• Support efficient and accurate bookkeeping and records management of Kaleidoscope Trust’s financial accounts
• Process donations (online and otherwise) and Gift Aid claims

Compliance

• Contribute to the Finance and Compliance Manager’s improvement and proper implementation of finance processes, administration and procurement relating to operations and programmes, ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations
• Investigate and implement methods for cost-effective and rapid international money transfer
• Process due diligence assessments for potential new suppliers, sub-grantees and donors, etc., in accordance with KT’s policies and procedures
• Prepare documentation to facilitate programme operations, including contracts, requests for expressions of interest, procurement notices, bid documents and tender evaluation reports, among others

Programme management

• Support Programme Team in reconciling programmatic expenditure, at regular intervals and as needed for reporting, including reviewing and making journals in the finance system
• Support the Programmes Team with preparing and updating programmatic budgets and forecasts as required
• Support the Finance and Compliance Manager and Programme Managers with creating financial reports (including forecasts, usage reports and expenditure reconciliations) to enable tracking and monitoring of spend and to identify trends and risks in programme implementation

Administration

• Support the Programmes Team with other logistics as needed, such as making travel arrangements, and carry out other administrative tasks as necessary to ensure the successful implementation of programmes and operations
• Organise TCEN Management Committee meetings and other meetings as required, and take accurate, concise minutes
• Process new applications for TCEN membership and maintain the TCEN membership list, with the oversight of the TCEN Secretariat Manager and in communication with the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer
• Disseminate approved TCEN-related communications, including to the membership via MailChimp, email and WhatsApp
• Support the TCEN Secretariat Manager with all other aspects of TCEN administration as required, such as knowledge and data management

Skills and Competencies:

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

Experience with:

• Providing precise bookkeeping and maintaining accurate records
• Activity-based budget management, budget reconciliation and reporting
• Grants-based financial management and reporting
• Contributing to regular financial planning and budgeting processes
• Working with institutional funders

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Proper financial management and compliance principles, processes and procedures
• Using Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets to create reports
• Using Zoom to arrange calls, and MailChimp for designing mail-outs
• Financial management systems, ideally Xero
• Risk management and mitigation, with regard to organisational compliance and financial matters especially

Personal qualities/skills:

• Commitment to Kaleidoscope Trust’s mission to advance the human rights of LGBT+ people
• An understanding of how a human rights organisation operates in an international context, or a willingness to learn
• A collaborative, adaptable and detail-oriented approach to facilitating the inputs of people contributing to a multi-stakeholder process, including in cross-cultural environments
• Excellent English-language written and oral communication skills and experience of presenting complex issues to audiences with differing levels of knowledge of and confidence with finance and compliance matters
• Good time management and problem-solving skills
• Confident working as part of a team and with managing the on-time delivery of tasks from various colleagues
• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Terms and Conditions:

• This role is full-time for a fixed term until 31 March 2022 (with possibility of extension, dependant on funding)
• The salary is £30,000 p.a. plus pension contributions
• The post-holder is entitled to standard annual leave plus bank holidays
• The post-holder will be managed by Kaleidoscope Trust’s Finance and Compliance Manager
• The post-holder will be based out of Kaleidoscope Trust’s offices in Hoxton, London 
• Full-time London-based staff will be expected to work from the office a minimum two days per week. Staff who are part-time, and/or based outside of London may be permitted (with the agreement of their Line Manager) to work from home predominantly, with the occasional requirement to travel to the office for appraisals and key meetings or events
• Standard core hours of work are 9:00am - 5:30pm with possible requirement to work very occasionally at evenings and weekends (which will accrue Time Off In Lieu)
• The post-holder must possess the right to live and work in the United Kingdom for the period of the contract
• Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

Kaleidoscope Trust is committed to equality and diversity and we particularly encourage applications from women, all sections of the LGBT+ community and Black and minority ethnic communities.

Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining:

(i) your interest in joining Kaleidoscope Trust, and

(ii) your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outlined above.

If you have any enquiries, please email recruitment[at]kaleidoscopetrust[dot]com, titling your communication: “Vacancy: Finance and Programmes Administrator”.

Closing date:Wednesday 10th November 2021 at 09:00AM GMT

Interviews: Week commencing 15th November 2021 via Zoom